Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
The coastal zone is home to a majority of the world's population yet contains some of the most dynamic landforms based on interactions between the land and sea across a wide range of time and space scales. The dynamic nature of the coastal zone, and the intersection with human activity, has resulted in coastal areas hosting a range of management challenges from coastal erosion to poor water quality. Addressing these challenges and developing resilient coastal communities requires an in-depth understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating in coastal areas. In this unit students will develop an understanding of the processes occurring in the coastal zone and how this knowledge is translated into predictive tools through the development of numerical models. Students will learn to develop simple numerical models to predict processes ranging from wave transformation to estuary flushing times. With an understanding of the numerical implementation of physical and biogeochemical processes, students will then apply advanced numerical models, the same as used in research and industry, to investigate a range of processes and case studies.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate knowledge of the core physical and bio-geochemical processes shaping coastal and estuarine environments; (2) demonstrate knowledge of the underlying frameworks of different models applied in the coastal zone; (3) demonstrate the ability to develop simple numerical models that predict processes occurring in the coastal zone; and (4) demonstrate the ability to apply an advanced numerical models in the coastal zone.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) problem set; (2) presentation; and (3) final project. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Jeff Hansen
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
- Contact hours
- 4 hour workshops per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.